Flores Island Complete Tour: 7 Lagoons, Waterfalls & Lunch

Seven volcanic lagoons and the westernmost point in Europe, all in one day.

A full-day guided tour of Flores Island combining viewpoints, seven lagoons, waterfalls, traditional villages and the Machado Museum, with lunch included at a regional restaurant. A certified multilingual guide leads groups of up to eight people on short walks and stops across the island's interior and coast. Transport, lunch buffet with one drink per person, and all fees are included. Pickup is arranged from your accommodation.

Step-by-step itinerary

Complete Flores Island tour with lunch

• Visit Caimbros Viewpoint
• Visit Miradouro dos Cedros viewpoint
• Visit Ilhéu Furado viewpoint
• Visit Machado Museum
• Visit Pico do Meio-Dia viewpoint
• Visit volcanic lake on central plateau
• Visit Lagoa Negra volcanic lagoon
• Stop at Portal Viewpoint
• Walk and visit Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro waterfalls
• Visit Poço do Bacalhau waterfall
• Explore Fajã Grande village
• Visit Monchique Islet lighthouse
• Visit Rocha dos Bordões basalt columns
• Lunch at regional restaurant buffet
• Visit Caldeira Rasa and Caldeira Funda volcanic lakes
• Visit Craveiro Lopes Viewpoint
• Visit Lagoa da Lomba lagoon

The experience

If you've just arrived on Flores or have a single free afternoon, this tour covers the island's geography and culture without needing a rental car. The day runs seven hours and moves through a sequence of stops rather than a fixed itinerary: your guide adjusts based on conditions and the group's pace. You'll see three viewpoints (Caimbros, Cedros and Ilhéu Furado) that frame the coast and Corvo Island, then move inland to volcanic lakes: one tranquil lagoon on the central plateau popular for birdwatching, Lagoa Negra with its dark deep waters, and two more at Caldeira Rasa and Caldeira Funda. The guide explains the geology and local history at each stop.

Two waterfall walks break up the viewpoint stops. Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro involves about 1.5 km on foot through a valley with cascades dropping multiple levels. Poço do Bacalhau is a shorter stop at a waterfall flowing into a natural pool where you can swim if conditions allow. You'll also visit Fajã Grande, the westernmost village in Europe, and the Fajã Grande lighthouse on Monchique Islet for a view of the Atlantic and coastal waterfalls found nowhere else. The Machado Museum holds local artefacts and photographs. The owner makes liqueur on the island and offers a sample. Rocha dos Bordões shows vertical basalt columns and their geological formation. Lunch happens midday at a regional restaurant with an all-you-can-eat buffet of local dishes. One drink per person (juice, water, beer or wine) is included.

Transport is in a Fiat Talento for groups up to eight or a Dacia Jogger for smaller groups, both air-conditioned with child seats available. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. Pickup from your accommodation is included, and the tour suits all fitness levels, though the 1.5 km walk to one waterfall requires trainers. Infants can travel in a pram or specialized infant seat.

What’s included

• Certified multilingual guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.
• comfortable air-conditioned transport in a licensed vehicle with child seats available.
• pickup from your accommodation.
• entrance to the Machado Museum with a sample of locally made liqueur.
• all-you-can-eat lunch buffet at a regional restaurant.
• one drink per person with lunch (juice, water, beer or wine).
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30Last departure this season: 30 Nov

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Infant (under 7)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Experience OC

Is this one for you?Pickup from your hotel or accommodation means you don't need a rental car to see the full island. The guide handles the route, timing and stops, which works well if you've just landed or have only one free afternoon to cover Flores' lagoons, waterfalls and villages in a single day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 11 years); Infant (under 7).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the seven lagoons on Flores Island that we'll see on this tour?

The tour includes stops at a tranquil volcanic lake on the central plateau surrounded by tuff cones, Lagoa Negra with its dark deep waters next to Lagoa Comprida, and two more volcanic lakes at Caldeira Rasa and Caldeira Funda in the island's centre. A fourth lagoon, Lagoa da Lomba, is a peaceful spot in the interior surrounded by pastures and rolling hills. The itinerary also passes Lagoa Comprida, which forms a group with distinct shapes and unique colours next to Lagoa Negra.

How long is the walk to Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro waterfall?

The walk to Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro is about 1.5 km and takes you through a valley where you can watch water cascading down multiple levels. Wear trainers and bring a camera. The guide explains the local geology and vegetation along the way.

Can we swim at the waterfalls?

At Poço do Bacalhau, you can take a dip in the natural pool below the waterfall depending on conditions. The guide will let you know what is safe on the day. Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro is a viewing and photography stop rather than a swimming spot.

What does the lunch buffet include and are drinks provided?

Lunch is an all-you-can-eat buffet at a regional restaurant featuring local cuisine. One drink per person is included. You choose from juice, still or sparkling water, beer, or a glass of wine.

Does the tour include a visit to Fajã Grande, the westernmost village in Europe?

Yes, the guide stops in Fajã Grande to show you the village's traditional architecture and explain the local history and lives of the inhabitants. You'll also visit the Fajã Grande lighthouse on Monchique Islet, which marks the westernmost point in Europe and offers views of the Atlantic, coastal waterfalls and the islet itself.